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Kosher Advisory Dole Products

May 8, 2019 from the OU:

Dole Packaged Foods LLC, Westlake Village CA:
The Orthodox Union certifies some Dole products when bearing the OU symbol. Due to a recent change of ingredients, several Dole products that were certified and had the OU symbol are no longer certified and no longer bear the OU symbol. Consumers should be cautious and look for the OU symbol to determine if a product is certified.

Additional information on May 27, 2019 from the COR Detroit:
DOLE FRUIT PRODUCTS "IN 100% FRUIT JUICE" that in the past bore an OU and contained Kosher grape juice, are no longer using Kosher grape juice, and new packages therefore no longer bear the OU symbol. This includes Dole Mandarin Oranges, Tropical Fruit, Mixed Fruit, Peaches, Pears, Grapefruit, etc. in cans, cups and plastic jars that say “In 100% Fruit Juice” and list white grape juice concentrate in the ingredients.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6803

Kosher Alert Gerber 2nd Foods Pear

May 22, 2019 from the OU and the COR Detroit:

Gerber Pear Cups, Nestle Nutrition, Florham Park NJ have mislabeled Products:
The Orthodox Union certifies certain varieties of Gerber 2nd Foods products that are packed in aseptic cups. Each cup has an ink jetted name of the product. The OU symbol appears only on the paper sleeve that holds the cups. A limited amount of Gerber Pear sleeves with the OU symbol were used for Gerber Apple Chicken cups, a non-certified product. Consumers should make sure that the ink jetted name on the cups (left picture) matches the product description that is on the paper sleeve (right picture). The mislabeled products are being withdrawn from the marketplace.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6820

Canadian Food Recall Warning - Pousses et Cie brand Mix Spicy Microgreens recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

May 22, 2019 from CFIA:

Les Serres René Fontaine Inc. is recalling Pousses et Cie brand Mix Spicy Microgreens from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Pousses et Cie Mix Spicy Microgreens 75 g Best Before 19MA20
061FE05
6 74001 03531 8

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6818

Kashrus Alert - LIRA Balsamic Vinegar

May 22, 2019 - from the OK:

LIRA Balsamic Vinegar, Castella Import Inc., Hauppage, NY 11788 has an UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL:
LIRA Balsamic Vinegar, sold by Castella Imports, Inc. bears an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6817

Kosher Alert: Sardo Antipasto Jalapenos Stuffed with Feta Cheese Unauthorized COR Symbol

May 22, 2019 from the COR

Sardo Antipasto Jalapenos Stuffed with Feta Cheese Unauthorized Use of COR Symbol
This product is NOT KOSHER even when bearing a COR 77 symbol.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6816

Israeli produce Alert - Dill

May 21, 2019 - From theMK:
Please be advised that dill grown in Israel is now being sold inMaxi stres.
Due to the special halachot which apply to these products, consumers are asked to contact their rabbi as to how this item may be used.

Information on tithing can be found here
COR video on tithing is linked to here

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6815

New Slurpee flavors

May 21, 2019: The following are new kosher slurpee flavors from 7-11:

The Kashrut.com Slurpee list can be found at www.kashrut.com/consumer/slurpees.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6814

Kashrut alert & advisory - Kellogg's Pop Tarts

May 21, 2019 from the OU in response to a question from a reader:

Kellogg's cereals with a "K" are certified as kosher by the OU.

Kellogg's Pop Tarts with a K are not certified as kosher by the OU.

The k on the pop tarts is not the usually k (kosher) symbol. Looks like part of the code. Ed note: See left picture.

The Orthodox Union is delighted to announce that the Kellogg Company has expanded their OU kosher certification to include their coveted Morning Foods products of Kellogg’s brand cereals and nutri-grain bar products. Included in this OU kosher certification are almost all Kellogg’s brand cereals and nutri-grain bar products whose packaging bear the "k" designation. Products with a plain “k” are certified OU pareve and products with a "kd” and “kde" are certified OU dairy and OU dairy equipment respectively. The only exception is Mini Shredded Wheat which is not OU kosher certified even when packaging bear a "k". Ed. note: see right picture.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6811

Kashrus Alert - Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets Sugar Free Caramels Product Mislabeling

May 20, 2019, 2018 from the cRc:

The Chicago Rabbinical Council certifies Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets Sugar Free Caramels as cRc Dairy (cholov stam). Some of the Vanilla Swirl and Chocolate Swirl packaging only has the regular cRc kosher logo where the word “Dairy” next to the logo was inadvertently left off. This product is dairy as listed in the ingredients and allergen statement. Corrective action has been taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6813

cRc Kashrus Alert- Tevilas Keilim

May 20, 2019, 2018 from the cRc:

Some kitchen equipment, such as knives, state on the package that "tevillas keilim is not required". This claim is made based on an assumption that the metal which the knife was made from - was manufactured and always owned by a Jew. If however, the retail store selling the knife is owned by a non-Jew or a partnership of a Jew and non-Jew, the requirement for tevillas keilim applies despite the label stating otherwise. The cRc has learned of such items being sold in Supermarkets that despite the label stating tevillas keilim is not required, now that it went through the ownership of such stores, there is indeed a requirement for tevilla.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6812
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